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The Old Crown Round

Hesket Newmarket, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Event

The Old Crown Round takes place on Sat 12 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is The Old Crown, Hesket Newmarket, CA7 8JG (grid reference NY 341 386). The event is listed in category AL and has a minimum age of 18. Teams are allowed. Junior races are not held.

Course and requirements

The route is 36 km / 22.4 miles with 2200 m / 7218 ft of climb. There are sections of open fell with no paths to follow, so navigational skills are essential. Skills codes given for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. The race holds a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and records

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £18 for members and £20 for non-members. Online entry is via SiEntries. Recorded course times are 03:19:16 (male record, 2022) and 03:47:35 (female record, 2022). Further details and a race map are available from the Northern Fells Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Hesket Newmarket

Race information

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36 km
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